I've always loved to listen to Don Cherry's voice. God blessed you with a voice that made so many people happy just to listen to it. Wish I could hear you in concert. Did you have a home in Palm Springs in the mid 50's?
I have not read Cherry's Jubilee yet but I'll go right out and buy it.

Just finished talking on the phone to Francine and Don about Don's book: Cherry's Jubilee and about my time with the USAF Thunderbirds in the mid 60's. What a dynamic lady she is. And very interesting conversationalist.

Don & Francine.....It's 1:40am here and I just finished reading your book for the third time and each time I read it I learn more.I will listen to a couple of CD"s now and then go to bed. Thanks for the Cherry's for giving us so much pleasure.

Well, I must tell you what my husband said the other day. He was walking by the cd player and I had one of Don's cd's on. He said " If I had that voice I'd walk around all day singing just so I could hear myself" then he said "Is there any song that man can't sing?" Wow! what a guy! Jean

Hi Don & Francine,
I wanted to write this down before I forget. Jim walked by my computer and of course I was listening to you, Don, and Jim said, and I quote "That man sings better accidently than other singers do on purpose" Now coming from him,amazing.
P.J

I just finished "Cherry's Jubilee" and loved it. Many regrets that I missed most of your career to this point. Hoping that I and my son(he is 13 now and has a pretty good swing himself) will someday watch you swing or sing. Thanks for being a good guy and real American hero. --tim

dear don and francine,
i have been listening to you sing and play golf over 59 years. don you are the best ever. my memories of music and the game of golf were endless. you gave an other meaning of entertainment to the world. i listen to your music and become relax with good music which we don't have today era. you are my number "1" singer and golfer. god bless you and please make an other cd now for all for all to enjoy.
fondest memories and regards no.1 fan.
barbara

Hey Don - from another Don Cherry. I used to sing and still play golf... was often asked if I was related to you. No such luck I guess. I was recently given a cassette of your music. Would be great to see you in concert sometime, or better yet, play a round of golf.

God Bless.

JUST FINISHED READING "CHERRY'S JUBILEE"& ENJOYED IT IMMENSELY.ALSO WATCHED THE DVD & ENJOYED PAUL BERLINS TOASTING OF DON!WILL SEND THE BOOK ON TO MY SON IN PHEONIX(ALSO A FINE GOLFER) SO HE CAN ALSO ENJOY A GOOD READ.MAYBE SUE & I CAN GET DOWN TO VEGAS THIS WINTER.WILL DON BE PERFORMING THEN? HERB FROM CRR

Don & Francine,

I just recieved three more CD's and all I can say is, I wish God had blessed me with a couple of more ears...... I never get tired of listening to this great voice. It won't be long before I have to re-order...I am wearing these out. I feel sorry for those people that haven't ordered yet. They are really missing out on a blessing.

Thank you Don and Francine for making your lives available to us all.

Jerry

Cherry's Jubilee is Great!
Stayed up reading way too late last night!

I've been meaning to mention that I Love Don Cherry's 'Without A Song'.

I was watching the DVD again and It really dawned on me, how very funny Don can be.
His timing is perfect, And he keeps a straight face.Wonderful. Francine, you did such a beautiful job on the DVD, its like watching a movie, but then again it over too soon.
You are so talented. You are both lucky to have found each other. You make a matching set Love you both Jean

Dear Don and Francine, Thank you,Thank you. Thats about all I can say for sending the DVD,The Singing Golfer, Don Cherry, Mr Band of Gold. It was so entertaining I felt as tho I were in a theater. What a wonderful job puting it together. It truly shows what an amazing talent Don has. and how amazing you are Francine. Thank you all over again
P.J.

Checked out your website.

I LOVE IT!!!!! I spent about 2 hours reading and looking at everything.

I'm really enjoying the DVD honoring Mr. Cherry in his home town in Texas.
It is full of highlights from a legendary career in Golf and Show Biz!
The DVD is very entertaining and sprinkled with personal candid moments!
I'm ordering the book Cherry's Jubilee next!
Since it is the music that had drawn me to Mr. Cherry I can now thanks to this site grow my CD collection!

Don & Francine,

I recieved the DVD Honoring Don Cherry today and as usual another job well done.I really enjoyed the poem at the start and finish..... The parts where Don and you appeared made me feel closer to your work and makes people feel like you are speaking to each one that is watching (VERY WARM).I have yet to buy any of your products that I haven't thoroughly enjoyed. If you was to get a grade it would have to be an A+.You have been blessed to have as many good friends that you have and hurry up and bring us more.
Jerry

In my haste I forgot my manners...
I absolutely Love your Fabulous website!

A special hello to you Mrs. Cherry!
You were always so nice to me at the D.I.
It is so good to be able to say hi to both of you!

Dear Bret,
What a pleasure to hear from you. I was happy to hear that you enjoyed the web-site. I am so proud of the web-site. Thanks for writing on our guest book and the special hello to me.

Take care,
Francine and Don

Hi Mr. Cherry,
I miss seeing you at the Desert Inn!
I even try to sing Band Of Gold at karaoke bars! And I always say I know Don Cherry before I sing the song!
I'm so happy to find your home on the 'net!
I have enjoyed very much the record album you gave me (particularly 'It Isn't Fair' and 'Vanity' ) as well as the tape with you and Charlie Shaffer!

Don is a pleasure to listen to and a fine golfer, I saw no point in living my life; he was living it for me.

ooo sweet memories. My late husband and I stumbled onto Don Cherry live in the main lounge at the Riviera 20 yrs ago while we waited for a theater show to begin. He sang Little Band of Gold. I'll always have that sweet sweet memory.

I used to sit in the Starlight theatre at the
Desert Inn at Las Vegas and listen to Don Cherry sing. I Love Don Cherry! He gave me one of his albums and signed it.
He dressed beautifully...I mean he had a flashy but tasteful wardrobe and told golf stories.
With Charlie Shaffer at the piano among others in the early 1990's .
He used to sing 'It Isn't Fair' for me by request...he used to kid that I mixed him up with Don Cornel But I really had no idea who Don Cornell was


Dear Nancy,
Loved your story, about Don Cornell. Thanks for sending it to us.
Warm Wishes,
Don and Francine

Dear Francine and Don,
We got the new DVD honoring Don at Witchita Falls last Thursday, 4-16-09, and I have to tell you we stayed up until midnight watching it. Francine, as usual, you've created a masterpiece. You are such a perfectionist and God love ya for working so hard to put it all together for us to enjoy. The stories about Don were great, enjoyed them all, and Don's voice is pitch perfect. What a wonderful life to have had two careers and handling them both so beautifully. Don shall sing for the angels in heaven. Sid and I have Don's music playing either in the house or in the car most every day. Thank you both so much for blessing us with such wonderful music. Hope to see the two of you in June.
Love,
Maria/Sid Bishop

Dear Don and Francine
Thank you so much for the DVD covering the Honoring of Don in his home town of Witchita Falls. We all know what a Superstar Don is and how much he is loved by so many people and this DVD showed it all. His voice is still terrific, he is very funny and the DVD showed just how much he has done with his life and how popular he still remains. His great pal Dean Martin said that Don was the best singer that he had ever heard ( and that coming from Mr.Cool!)and you couldn't argue with that.
So I suggest that you contact Francine and get your copy of the DVD and when you have got it [ut a couple of hours to one side and just sit and enjoy with a nice glass of wine.
Before closing I must say what a fabulous job Francine has done,not only in putting it all together but her presentation on the DVD was absolutely terrific.
THIS IS A MUST!!!!!!!

Glad to hear that you are still singing. I rember my mom had several of yourr ecords. One that I especially recall was I'll be around. Also were you stationed at the Air base in Witchita Falls during the war. My mother Mildred Bohannon worked with the weather bureau there and recalls you singing over the P.A. system.
Dear Robert,
Your mother was right on. Don was stationed at the air base in Wichita Falls
during the war. We have the same song I'll be around in the store ON OUR WEB-SITE called THE BEST OF DON CHERRY Thanks for getting in touch , and writing TO US
REGARDS,
FRANCINE

GREAT MUSIC!!! GREAT SOUND!!!
Dear Mark,
Whay can I say, but thank you, thank you.
It is so nice to hear your wonderful coments about Don and I have to say that I certainly agree with you. You really know your music.
Francine Cherry
(Don's Wife)

I have enjoyed your music over the years and first starting to hear your records in Minnesota in the early 70's, have since lost your records but have been acquiring your Cd's and just ordered some more. One of the great voices in music that I have ever heard

Don Koebnick

Dear Don,
I sent you Don's new DVD add honoring Don. It was when Don was honored in his hometown in Wichita Falls, Texas in October. Also on the DVD you can see Don when he was inducted into the Texas Golf Hall Of Fame, with George Bush Sr. in this DVD
Don sings the song "Augusta" and Shenandoah acapella (without music) It really is great.
Thank you for writing on our guest book,
and thanks for letting us know what you think about Don.
Francine
P.S. Have you noticed all the new and old cds in our store on the web-site? It is quite a collection
Warm Wishes,
Francine

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When ,I was in school I heard "I LOVE YOU DROPS" The song came along at a time when I was interested in a girl from church. I was able to buy the record but not the girl. So the record got alot of playtime & I know every word. It was played to the point that it has a loud hiss. Just flat worn out really. I still have the record & the hiss, but not the girl. Still think of her everytime I play it. Really was a great time.
THANKS DON

Dear Ricky,
What an interesting story,I happen to think that "I Love You Drops" is one of my favorite songs also. I hear lots of stories like that about Don's music contantly.
"The World Of Don Cherry" has "I Love You Drops" on our CD now, and many other beautiful songs. I am truly sorry about the girl, but as long as you play that song you still have your memories.
Thanks for visiting our guest book.
Don thought your letter was great.
Keep in touch,
Francine

Hi Don,
Do you remember me-Ken Wright, PGA lifetime member, I won 3rd in National Long Driving Contest back in 1960 and met you a few times. I was the pro at Airport Golf Club in Cheyenne, Wyo back then and was Colorado Section President back then. I have been back in Texas since 1971 and have been retired since 1988. I always enjoyed your singing as well as the golf. I am having my daughter write this to you since I am not computer literate! I am 85 now and trying to get in shape to play a little golf again this spring and summer. Been thinking alot about the old pros lately and hope you are doing well.

THANK YOU FRANCINE FOR SHARING THIS WEB SITE. AMAZING TO SEE HISTORY AND APPRECIATE IT.

Francine & Don!
Many, many thanks for sending this clip of Don's appearance on the Ed Sullivan show. What a voice! I think Don's right at the top of vocal performers of all time.

The first time that I remember hearing Don-----------I was a chief engineer on a tugboat on the Panama Canal, must have been in the later 70s sometime; I had a radio on in my cabin, tuned to the local US Military station, SCN. I was in and out of my cabin during the day as we ran up and down the Canal from the locks to Gamboa in the middle of the Canal, I went into the cabin to relax for a minute, and Don was singing "Vanity." WOW!! I knew instantly that this guy was somebody special. I enjoyed what was left of his song, wondered who that singer was and................................................had to take care of something and forgot. A few days later I heard Don singing another song but recognized the voice. (the station DJ didn't announce any of the songs or singers) I noted the time, called the station later, asked the announcer who the singer was at that time----he was no help. It took me about a month before I could track down a name and the song. I was able to order a CD, and have been a big fan ever since! I've ordered more CDs and a video.

Many thanks again, and many happy years together!
Bob Geddes